Gaines, Barbara J.

August 03, 2005

GAINES, Barbara J.

Barbara J. Gaines of Albany, NY departed this life on Saturday, (July 30, 2005) in Lanham, MD. A Hartford resident since 1955, graduated Hartford Public High School in 1969 attended Greater Hartford Community College. Employed by The Hartford and Connecticut General Insurance Groups, also NYS Office for the Aging. Predeceased by parents, Henry L. Gaines, Sr. and Lois (Lockett) and brother Henry L. Gaines, Jr. She leaves to mourn, a daughter, Staci Gaines-Willis (Gordon); and a son, Sean (Wanda) of Waynesboro, MS. Also six sisters, Dr. Arlene Shabazz of Mitchellville, MD; Cheryl Gaines-Olds of Schenectady, NY; Theresa Gaines of Albany, NY; Jeanette Holloway, Wanda Gaines and Marvis (Timothy) Baisden all of Hartford. Two brothers, Charles Gaines (Veeda) of Jessup, MD and Willie Gaines (Glenda) of Hartford; three grandsons; 16 nieces and nephews along with a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on August 5, at 11 a.m. at The First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield. Arrangements by Bonnette & Associates Funeral Home, Inc of Washington, DC .